Rousay Tours
Spend a magical day on this unspoilt island
Tour Availability
Year Round
Seven Days a Week
Tour Prices*
Prices for 2013 are currently under review. Please contact me for more information
Prices do not include your boat crossing to Rousay which is currently**
- Adult: £8.30 return
- Children/Seniors: £4.20 return
Collection
Rousay Pier
I meet the Rousay-Tingwall Ferry
Departs Tingwall - 10.40am
Arrives Rousay - 11.05am
Departure
Rousay Pier
Standard Tour
Departs Rousay - 17.30pm
Pre-arranged Short Tour
Depart Rousay - 15.20pm
* Prices are correct at time of publish.
** Ferry prices are set by Orkney Ferries
Ltd; please check their website to
confirm prices.
Tour Information
We take a leisurely drive around the island with plenty of stops for flowers, birds, seals and spectacular island views. Time to learn something of mans continuous settlement over five thousand years.
However, since Rousay boasts more than 160 archaeological sites some selection is necessary!
We arrive at Midhowe Broch and Chambered Cairn at Lunchtime. The Broch and Cairn are two of the finest archaeological sites in Orkney, which lie close to the shore. They are only accessible on foot. You are strongly advised to wear good comfortable footwear.
After our visit to Midhowe there will be time to enjoy a picnic lunch before we head off to visit the Knowe of Yarso, Blackhammer cairn, and the two-storied Taversoe Tuick.
During the day we will also visit Saviskaill Bay to do a bit of seal spotting, and if we are extremely lucky you may see an otter or two! The drive around the island will also provided you with some spectacular scenery and on a clear day, a view of most of the other islands from the top of Sourin Brae.
After the tour I will drop you back at the Rousay Pier giving you the opportunity to explore the Rousay Heritage Center. Time permitting you can also visit at Trumland House Gardens (Admission £1.50*) so you can take a look around the grounds of this impressive former Laird's house.
Picnic hampers are available by pre-order only**
The menu choices are as follows:
Standard Picnic Hamper £5.50 per person
Two sandwiches, served with salad, a piece of fruit and a soft drink.
Deluxe Picnic Hamper £7.50 per person
Two sandwiches filled with Westray crab, served with a selection of Orkney
cheeses, oatcakes, salad, a piece of fruit and a bottle of water.
* Prices for Trumland House & Gardens are not governed by Rousay Tours. They may be subject to change.
Pictures courtesy of Trumland House and Gardens.
To visit the official Trumland House & Garden's website please follow the link below
** We can cater for food intolerances or allergies. Please advise us should you require any specialist products.
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